Almanac: Fannie Farmer

On January 7, 1896, the cooking teacher's "Boston Cooking-School Cook Book" was published, inspiring generations of cooks. Jane Pauley reports.
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[@robertknight4672]

I have the updated 12th edition of her cookbook. And that's when I started making homemade cakes. Delicious🎂🎂

[@erichenderson6515]

The Boston Cooking School was the very first culinary school in America in the year 1877 (Founded by Women of Boston).

[@stephaniemarler5279]

I have a Fannie Farmer 1st. Paperback edition, in good shape wanting to know its worth

[@anorganlover6281]

I just love to Fannie about in the kitchen !

[@erichenderson6515]

Fannie was the right woman to run the school, what better person to run the school than an alumni graduate.

[@chinesecabbagefarmer]

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[@Burps___]

Fannie may, but Fannie Farmer will.

[@fabianrodriguez2601]

She's the reason why raisin cookies get mistaken for chocolate chip cookies. #allmyhomieshatefannie

[@rossturcotte419]

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